- 6:00 h
- 13.23 km
- 426 m
- 909 m
- 274 m
- 803 m
- 529 m
- Start: La Gomba
- Destination: Domodossola
The fifth stage of the Stockalperweg leads from Bognanco (IT) to Domodossola (IT).
Descent through the hamlets of the scattered village Bognanco, which today is only a shadow of the formerly flourishing thermal spa town. Before the bridge, you leave the village of Bognanco Fonti and continue on the left valley slope towards Domodossola. Through open forests, past splendid churches and typical Italian stone houses over paved stones, the path reaches the gates of the city of Domodossola. In Mocogna, the last ascent follows before the pilgrimage site "Sacro Monte Calvario" is reached. Along the Stations of the Cross, the descent follows into the town of Domodossola.
ViaStockalper hiking packages
Book hiking holidays on the Stockalperweg from Switzerland to Italy. Follow in the footsteps of the brilliant Kaspar Stockalper across the Simplon Pass.
Brig–Gondo in 4 days. Price from CHF 499.– including hotels, luggage transport, and more.
Brig–Domodossola in 7 days. Price from CHF 969.– including hotels, half board, luggage transport, and more.
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Directions
From Graniga, it goes down beautiful mule tracks to San Lorenzo and then to Bognanco Fonti. At the end of the village, near a green-colored house, take path D00 towards Ca' Monsignore, which crosses the gorge of the Rio Rabianca via a beautiful stone bridge. The path first ascends halfway up the hill and then steeply descends to the stream, which you cross over a spectacular stone bridge and soon climb up to the oratory of Dagliano.
Then it continues first slightly uphill and then flat on a beautiful mule track to Monteossolano. You pass a church dedicated to San Gottardo and continue on an asphalt road until you reach Pregliasca. From here, it first goes along the slope on a fire road, past some streams, then on a steep mule track in the forest, down to Cisore and then on a wide and well-maintained paved mule track to Mocogna.
Cross the road bridge over the T. Bogna and descend along the highway to reach Castanedo. From here, take a wide, well-maintained mule track that leads to Vagna (Maggianigo). Around Vagna, many chapels and oratories scattered in the forest tell of the local history.
You then ascend briefly after Croppo and first walk on a forest path and then on a field path. Finally, on a wonderful stepped and mule track, you reach the square of the Sacro Monte Calvario, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Via the Via Crucis or the Stations of the Cross, go down to Domodossola, and in a short time, you reach the historic center and the train station.
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Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Domodossola is connected to the PostBus Simplon line. There are regular direct train connections from Domodossola to Brig.
Val Bognanco is accessible by Comazzi Bus. More here
Additional information
Brig Simplon Tourism
The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. The hiking trails on Italian soil are not all perfectly maintained and signed. It is important to carry good maps.
On the Italian side, the path is marked with D00.
Literature
"Hiking at Simplon"
The publication "Hiking at Simplon" (2008) is a real treasure trove of stories and facts from various fields.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, composed contributions from numerous authors into an impressive overall view. On 368 pages, eight routes of the unique Alpine and mountain region of Simplon are presented in a great variety of natural, cultural, and historical treasures and curiosities.
CHF 48.— plus packaging and shipping costs; available from the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon-Dorf, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Book your hiking experience as part of the ViaStockalper hiking packages and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.
Safety guidelines
The best hiking time on the ViaStockalper is from early June to mid-October. The suggested route runs on well-developed and secure hiking and mountain paths.
The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Local tourist offices provide information on the current condition of the hiking trails.
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